 Many people develop poor postural habits because of their lifestyles, which are increasingly sedentary, or due to injuries or inherited conditions which impair movement.
The speed and enormous stimulation of modern life also tend to lead us to develop stress responses, which then become fixed and habitual.
These habits are often unconscious, and can be unhelpful. We tend only to become aware of them if they cause us pain or discomfort. They also tend to be very entrenched and hard to change directly.
 Working with simple, everyday activities such as sitting, standing and walking, I will show you the way to unravel old patterns of muscle use, and develop better ones.
The Alexander Technique is taught in one-to-one lessons. You keep your clothes on and your shoes off. I use my hands to guide you, not only to help release habitual patterns of tension, but also to help you experience new ways of moving. Part of the lesson takes place lying on your back in a semi-supine position.
The use of my hands is gently manipulative but not intrusive. I use them to encourage your muscles to find their natural resting state and to show you what that feels like, so that you can learn to find it by yourself. In due course, you will use The Technique to help yourself. |
